‘Only contempt, not fraud’, says Byju Raveendran on Singapore court's recent jail term order
Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju's, has responded to a Singapore court's six-month jail term for contempt, asserting that it is not related to any fraud or wrongdoing. He emphasized that the case stems from procedural issues regarding document disclosure and that he plans to appeal the decision. Raveendran expressed disappointment over the media portrayal of the situation, stating that he has acted in good faith and is focused on resolving ongoing settlement discussions.
- ▪Byju Raveendran was sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court in Singapore.
- ▪He claims the sentence is due to procedural issues, not fraud or dishonesty.
- ▪Raveendran stated that he has always acted in good faith and prioritized a constructive resolution.
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- ▪ Byju’s founder sentenced to jail in Singapore for contempt of court — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Byju’s founder Raveendran sentenced to 6 months in jail for contempt of court: Report — Times of India — Top
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‘No wrongdoing on my part’, says Byju Raveendran on Singapore court's recent jail term order““I am disappointed that the recent Singapore court matter has been pursued and reported in a manner that creates a misleading impression about me.”Updated on: May 27, 2026 11:16 AM ISTBy Karishma AyaldasaniShare viaCopy link Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech giant Byju’s on Wednesday said the Singapore court that sentenced him to six months in jail on Wednesday, is only a “procedural contempt of court order” and not because the court found any fraud or dishonesty, adding that “appeal options are available.”Raveendran was sentenced on Wednesday for contempt after allegedly failing to comply with multiple court orders related to his assets.
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